ABTA Provides the Answers – November 2025
Two questions from the HCL International Teams in New Delhi.
Grand Life Master Patty Tucker was inducted into the ACBL’s Hall of Fame in 2019. For the last several decades she has devoted more time to teaching and developing material for students, experiencing a deep satisfaction in sharing with others her love for the game of bridge. Here she answers reader’s questions.
On your Guard
Dealer East. None Vul. IMPs.

| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♦ | Dble | ||
| Pass | 3♠ | Pass | 4♣(1) |
| Pass | 4♦(1) | Pass | 4♥(1) |
| Pass | 4NT(2) | Pass | 5♦(3) |
| Pass | 5♥(4) | Pass | 5♠(5) |
| Pass | 5NT(6) | Pass | 6♠ |
(2) RKCB.
(3) Three keycards.
(4) ♠Q?
(5) No.
(6) Grand Slam Try.
East leads the ♣K. How do you approach the play?
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